Title
Authorization to Apply for the Arizona Automobile Theft Authority Fiscal Year 2026 Law Enforcement, Prevention and Training Grant (Ordinance S-52897) - Citywide
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or the City Manager's designee, to allow the Police Department to apply for, accept, and enter into an agreement with the Arizona Automobile Theft Authority for the Fiscal Year 2026 Law Enforcement, Prevention and Training Grant in an amount not to exceed $20,000. Additionally, request City Council to grant an exception pursuant to Phoenix City Code 42-20 to authorize inclusion of indemnification and assumption of liability provisions in the documents pertaining to this transaction that otherwise would be prohibited by Phoenix City Code 42-18. Further request authorization for the City Treasurer to accept, and for the City Controller to disburse, all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
The Arizona Automobile Theft Authority provides grants to law enforcement and criminal justice agencies to combat vehicle crimes across Arizona. These programs are intended to reduce the number of vehicle thefts through law enforcement and prosecutorial efforts to educate the public on how to proactively and effectively protect vehicles from theft.
The Police Department will use the funds to purchase grappler nets, which are reloadable, single use, high-strength synthetic netting that are placed in the grappler police bumper for the apprehension of stolen vehicles that are mobile or fleeing on roadways. This project will assist in reducing risk to the public, police officers, and the suspect involved by avoiding dangerous pursuits in stolen car cases.
The application is due on May 29, 2026.
Contract Term
The contract term will be for one year from the date of the approved award.
Financial Impact
No matching funds are required.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Lori Bays and the Police Department.